Jimmy Paredes long-term

[Scrat1]

I'd rather have Lough long term than Paredes but I'd rather have both of them than one year of Young.

[JayThomas]

I'd rather have Lough long term than Paredes but I'd rather have both of them than one year of Young.

That's a fine point, and I like what Delmon brings. I really agree with RZNJ's premise that the choice might be between Paredes and Young.

[CA-ORIOLE]

That's a fine point, and I like what Delmon brings. I really agree with RZNJ's premise that the choice might be between Paredes and Young.

I don't think so. Not this year anyways. Young hits LHP well. Paredes hits RHP well. I like Lough well enough but he's not a good fit and he's a 4th outfielder.

[El Gordo]

Paredes, Flaherty, and Cabrera will play until JJ is back, then whomever is struggling will be the odd man out. Lough is in the worst position because he will see the least playing time.

[eddie83]

Young is not going anywhere, no way. Very valuable bat to have in big spots as well. I think Lough might be in real trouble but I bet knowing how the Orioles operate they might send down Cabrera for a little bit so they don't release Lough early in the season. That way they can keep their options open once JJ is back. They will ride Paredes for as long as they can before losing a player.

[weams]

I'd rather have Lough long term than Paredes but I'd rather have both of them than one year of Young.

But Young will be an Oriole all season of the ORioles are competitive.

[DrungoHazewood]

May be nothing, but you'd have to be an idiot to discount what you're seeing.

Maybe there's some nuance between being skeptical of little bits of seasons and spring training performances and "discounting". Or maybe I'm just an idiot.

[Crazysilver03]

Paredes, Flaherty, and Cabrera will play until JJ is back, then whomever is struggling will be the odd man out. Lough is in the worst position because he will see the least playing time.

Why is Lough's spot not up for grabs? Whoever isn't starting at 2B is likely on the bench. Cabrera can sub in CF if need be. No need for Lough.

[Frobby]

Jimmy Paredes right now reminds me of David Newhan when he first joined us and outhit his track record for several months. Yes, it's likely he returns to Earth eventually, but ride the hot streak for now.

[Crazysilver03]

Jimmy Paredes right now reminds me of David Newhan when he first joined us and outhit his track record for several months. Yes, it's likely he returns to Earth eventually, but ride the hot streak for now.

Ah a blast from the past. Still remember his grand slam at Coors Field. Thought he was going to be on the team for years to come.

[Frobby]

And then again, there's always the possibility that Paredes is the next Melvin Mora. Baseball is a funny game.

[Ruzious]

I'd rather have Lough long term than Paredes but I'd rather have both of them than one year of Young.

I'd rather have Nelson Cruz than Young. Sorry for the hijack, but it's eating me up that the O's didn't keep him.

[CA-ORIOLE]

Maybe there's some nuance between being skeptical of little bits of seasons and spring training performances and "discounting". Or maybe I'm just an idiot.

You're probably not a blind idiot.

[Redskins Rick]

I'd rather have Nelson Cruz than Young. Sorry for the hijack, but it's eating me up that the O's didn't keep him.

Not that they didn't try.

Not sure, why you are so hung up on this?

I think most of, if we were playing fantasy baseball with no payroll limits, would feel the same way.

You would have been okay with the Orioles overspending to keep him?

[weams]

I'd rather have Nelson Cruz than Young. Sorry for the hijack, but it's eating me up that the O's didn't keep him.

It's a mistake I would have made if I were in charge. It would have been a bad mistake, but I would have done it.